On Nov. 8, about 26 workers at the Barnes & Noble store in Glendora, Calif., joined UFCW Local 1428 for a better life.
The workers, who are employed as booksellers and cafe baristas, joined our union family because they were concerned about hours, scheduling, proper training, timely promotions, store safety and, most importantly, respect on the job.
The campaign to organize these workers included building a strong worker committee, as well as a super majority of union support through one-on-one organizing conversations, and a powerful worker-led delegation to management.
“We welcome the courageous workers from Barnes & Noble Glendora to our UFCW family,” said UFCW Local 1428 President Mark Ramos. “The workers led the fight to improve their workplace and win their union. This unique campaign proved when workers organize, workers win!”
This new unit in Glendora marks the ninth Barnes & Noble organizing win for our union since 2023. Barnes & Noble workers at the 82nd Street store; flagship Union Square store; Park Slope, Brooklyn store; and Barnes & Noble College Booksellers at Rutgers University are represented by the RWDSU/UFCW. The UFCW also represents Barnes & Noble workers in Hadley, Mass.; Rutgers, N.J.; and El Cerrito and San Jose, Calif.